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Engaging Ideas. Fostering Dialogue. Shaping Society.

At the Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, our events bring together scholars, students, and community members to explore the principles and practices that sustain a free and flourishing society. Through lectures, symposia, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops, we aim to advance understanding of civic virtue, cultural expression, and the institutions that uphold democratic life.


Upcoming Events

Discover our latest programs designed to spark conversation across disciplines and perspectives. From close readings of foundational texts to contemporary discussions on law, governance, and civic responsibility, our events invite participants to engage critically and thoughtfully with the ideas that shape our shared world.


Past Events

The Center regularly hosts distinguished speakers from across academia and public life. Past events have examined topics such as:

  • The problem and solution of sedition and faction in Federalist Nos. 9 and 10
  • Liberal education and the formation of civic character
  • The role of law and faith in sustaining civil discourse

Partner With Us

We welcome partnerships with universities, civic organizations, and cultural institutions interested in co-sponsoring events that deepen public understanding and dialogue.


To propose a collaboration or invite a speaker from the Center, please contact us at csucivicscenter@gmail.com.

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Dr. Katrina Ponti will explore how the study of history can move beyond the archives and into the realm of applied practice.
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In this seminar, Dr. Khalil Habib will lead a close reading of Federalist Papers Nos. 9 and 10, two of the most influential essays in American political thought, to explore the founders’ insights on the dangers of faction and their innovative constitutional remedies.

This event is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read Federalist Papers Nos. 9 and 10 in advance of the seminar.
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Join the Center for Civics, Culture and Society at the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University for a thought-provoking discussion on the history, meaning, and relevance of Columbus Day today.

Speakers:
Daniel McCarthy, Intercollegiate Studies Institute
John Low, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University

Free and open to the public. Don’t miss this important conversation.

Center for Civics, Culture and Society